This kit allows the installation of standard "thin" Dana 44 ring and pinion in the 1998+ Isuzu modified rear Dana 44 axle housings used in the Rodeo, Amigo, & Rodeo Sport from 1998-2004.

Yoke compatibility:

The stock Isuzu pinion flange uses a round bolt pattern. The Original Pinion Yoke form the 98+ axle will not work with a standard D44 gear set. There are a couple ways you can convert this to the standard D44 pinion:

To retain the Isuzu factory pattern you can use a factory rear yoke from the Dana 44 in Rodeo: 1993-1997

You can also use a standard Dana 44 U-bolt or strap style yoke, available in multiple U-joint sizes (1310, 1330, 1350, etc.) (driveshaft modifications apply)

Carrier compatibility:

The factory Isuzu axle will either have a 4.10 or 4.30 ratio (thick gear) on a 3.73 and down ratio carrier. You will need to have a matching 3.92+ carrier for the new ratio gear. You cannot set up a standard gear on the factory carrier. There are a couple of options for this: